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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.48, 36,496.98 and 15,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.48, 36,496.98 and 15,476.13 is: 23,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.48 : 36,496.98 = 15,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.48/36,496.98 = 15,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.48x = 36,496.98 × 15,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.48x = 564,832,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,832,007.09/24,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.13

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